"I came up with the guitar riff for 'Whole Lotta Love' in the summer of '68, on my houseboat along the Thames in Pangbourne, ...

See how these iconic guitar riffs by Heart, AC/DC, and Blue Öyster Cult defined some of the biggest rock songs from 1977.

Rock music continued its evolution in 1985, but what didn't change were the iconic riffs and iconic guitar solos.

Half a century of theatrical shock, snarling guitars and darkly playful rebellion shaped Alice Cooper’s singular mythology.

In a couple months' time, Guitar Player will celebrate the 50 greatest rock riffs of all time as chosen by you, our readers. This definitive list will appear in our December 2024 issue, along with a ...

You know the riffs, but you may not associate these guitarists with them. But there’s no doubt these iconic riffs inspired a whole new generation of guitarists who are tearing it up today. While at ...

The 1980s didn’t just sound different; it looked different, felt bigger, and pushed rock in multiple directions at once. Arena anthems got shinier. Guitar solos got faster. Alternative scenes got ...

From pounding riffs to unexpected openings, these iconic rock intros grab your attention from the very first note... and ...

When a Flower Doesn’t Grow, the full-length debut from Ontario indie rock duo Softcult, is a collection of introspective ...

The Classic Rock Show have just kicked-off their brand new 2026 world tour and are looking to bring ‘riffs galore’ our way in the next few weeks as they return to play UK shores.